Flowers are beautiful, but not only!

Ways to enjoy dandelions.

Edible Flower Challenge.

Every time I make a fool, I wonder why I don't make it more often. I love the mix of tangy/sweet fruit with fluffy cream! Speaking of love, this panel is inspired by the old television series "The Dating Game", which I guess dates me (ha!). The recipe is from epicurious.com.

Many flowers are edible and easily available. Adding them to a dish as a decoration is a great way of making the presentation more fun and yummy looking.

Easter and New Year festive tables are more original with edible flowers

Edible Flower Challenge.

We had both a sedate cat named Daisy and a crazy cat named Mazie. To honor their memory in my garden, I planted crazy daisies. Not only are they pretty (and pretty crazy), they are edible! I found a recipe for spicy daylilies and daisies from ediblewildfood.com, and decided to modify it to only use crazy daisies. They can be used in many ways, including in sandwiches. And since I always try to end a sandwich meal with a pickle, now I can end the meal with a pickled flower instead. No disrespect intended, Daisy and Mazie!

Incidentally, Mazie always liked to "help" me with my many projects, so the stitching for this illustration, real and drawn, was done in her memory.

Let’s stay positive and strong and together in this situation
Loads of prayers and loads of love to all

I had some time (given recent events) to think on the topic of edible flowers...and as a lover of retro fashion....where my mind went was vintage, posie covered bathing caps!! Ah!!!!! I love them. I don't often spend a lot of time drawing people and I think I may do it more. Honestly, so exciting to draw faces and see who is waiting there somewhere between the pen and paper (stylus and screen?).

Ahhh .... the joys of Summer. Long days, hot sun, fresh cold drinks and a lot of fun. Enjoy!

Edible Flower Challenge.

Anise Hyssop was named the 2019 Herb of the Year by the International Herb Association for excellence in all three categories: culinary, decorative and medicinal! I thought we should celebrate this designation with anise hyssop parfaits. Why are there three parfaits in this drawing? Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, of course!

Keep a tray of “special” ice cubes in your freezer for a special treat at a moment’s notice . They’ll put a smile on anyone’s face! 🌸😀🌸

Make your next punch MAGNIFICENT by simply adding fresh edible flowers & herbs to your ice cubes trays or ice ring mold. It’s a frozen floating garden 💜

Here in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada we are teetering on the edge of early spring. We’re almost, alllllmmmost making the much easier descent down the other side of the perilous mountain that challenges us every prairie winter. For me, a crocus poking its brave head out of the snow is THE sign that winter is officially a memory. So in this vein (though a different varietal), I’m going to talk saffron.

For me, this spice has a purple-blue mist swirling around it. Romantic. I’ve always been low key obsessed with the notion of flavour derived from flowers. The top producers are Iran, Spain, India and Greece. But it wasn’t until I learned more about the saffron harvest in Afghanistan recently (thank you TSP!) that I gained a whole new appreciation and respect for the meticulous, diligent and brave work required to harvest the thousands upon thousands of amber-hued stamens from these croci. The most delicate work achieved in a punishing atmosphere.  Incredible.

A cure for any hangover, no matter how strong the headache may be.